Enrollment
591
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Romeoville, IL
John J Lukancic Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for John J Lukancic Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174007005863
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J Lukancic Middle Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Romeoville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 591
- students enrolled
John J Lukancic Middle Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J Lukancic Middle Sch ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Romeoville, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007005863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John J Lukancic Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at John J Lukancic Middle Sch
John J Lukancic Middle Sch is a mid-sized middle school in Romeoville, Illinois, enrolling 591 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Valley View Cusd 365u spends $20,866 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Romeoville's middle schools, it stands alongside A Vito Martinez Middle School (583 students): John J Lukancic Middle Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 11.2:1).
Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students) and Romeoville High School (1,848 students) alongside John J Lukancic Middle Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John J Lukancic Middle Sch compares
John J Lukancic Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 591 Top 21% in Illinois - larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174007005863
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 28.6%
African American 13.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, John J Lukancic Middle Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 591:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 81
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes John J Lukancic Middle Sch.
$20,866
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John J Lukancic Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romeoville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J Lukancic Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Romeoville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about John J Lukancic Middle Sch
How many students attend John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
John J Lukancic Middle Sch has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Romeoville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Lukancic Middle Sch is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at John J Lukancic Middle Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Romeoville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J Lukancic Middle Sch?
John J Lukancic Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John J Lukancic Middle Sch rank among public schools in Romeoville?
By Resource Investment Index, John J Lukancic Middle Sch ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Romeoville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Romeoville on the city page.
Is John J Lukancic Middle Sch a good school?
John J Lukancic Middle Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides John J Lukancic Middle Sch, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students), Romeoville High School (1,848 students), and Brooks Middle School (850 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.
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